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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,161.03 and 465.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,161.03 and 465.75 is: 698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,161.03 = 465.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,161.03 = 465.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,161.03 × 465.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 540,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,749.72/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.59

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